Doctoral student in Fluorescence-based Biomolecular Spectroscopy / Imaging

Karlstad University; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 301,320 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology is offering a doctoral student position in Fluorescence-based Biomolecular Spectroscopy/Imaging in Stockholm. The role involves developing innovative imaging methods for biomedical research with hands-on work in a collaborative environment.

Candidates should have a master's degree in a related field, experience in spectroscopy, and programming skills in Python or MATLAB. This full-time position follows KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree or at least 240 higher education credits.
• Experience in advanced fluorescence techniques is essential.
• Programming skills in Python or MATLAB are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a new method to monitor cellular conditions using fluorescence blinking.
• Conduct interdisciplinary experimental work in optics, spectroscopy, and biology.
• Collaborate with biomedical research groups.

Skills

Hands-on experience in advanced fluorescence spectroscopy or imaging

Good programming skills (Python, MATLAB)

Strong motivation and interest in biomolecular physics

English proficiency at level B2/B6

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering Physics, Biomedical Physics or related subject

Basic eligibility for postgraduate education

Job description

Doctoral student in Fluorescence-based Biomolecular Spectroscopy / Imaging

This doctoral position will be carried out in the Experimental Biomolecular Physics group, Department of Applied Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The research focuses on fluorescence-based ultrasensitive and super‑resolution imaging and spectroscopy techniques for molecular and cellular studies, method development and application to fundamental biophysics and clinical contexts.

Project description

The aim is to develop a new method that uses fluorescence blinking to monitor biomedically relevant cellular conditions. The project is highly interdisciplinary and will involve experimental work (optics, photonics, spectroscopy, imaging, chemistry, cell and molecular biology) as well as theoretical work (modeling, data acquisition and programming). Collaboration with biomedical research groups is also part of the project.

Admission requirements

• Basic eligibility for postgraduate education under the Swedish Higher Education Ordinance, e.g. a master’s degree or at least 240 higher education credits of which 60 are second‑cycle credits.
• A master’s degree in Engineering Physics, Biomedical Physics or a related subject.
• Hands‑on experience in advanced fluorescence spectroscopy or imaging.
• Good programming skills (Python, MATLAB).
• Strong motivation and interest in biomolecular physics and interdisciplinary research.
• English proficiency at level B2/B6 (equivalent to English B/6).

Selection criteria

• Ability to independently pursue work.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Professional approach and commitment.
• Analytical skills and capacity to handle complex issues.
• Good spoken and written English skills.

Employment details

Only candidates admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The employment period corresponds to full‑time doctoral education and may last up to four years, with a maximum of one year per new appointment and renewal for up to two further years. The position is contracted as full time, 100% FTE, in Stockholm. Monthly salary follows KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement.

Contact

Professor Jerker Widengren – [e-mail]

Reference: PA-2026-2116